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Stay up to date with the latest health news from the Grape Tree community. Or, get inspired with our healthy recipes designed with healthy eating in mind. You can find many vegan recipes and gluten-free recipes, and recipes from guest bloggers, including award-winning bloggers and recipe creators.

  1. February 13, 2018

    Spice Up Your Life

    Spice up your life - spices have been adding colour and flavour to food around the globe for thousands of years. But can they also do much more than that? Down the generations spices have certainly had a crucial role in traditional medicines. Read more
  2. January 31, 2018

    Curcumin May Improve Mood and Memory Loss

    Turmeric and its main ingredient, curcumin, have both shown to be powerful antioxidants tied to numerous health benefits. And in a recent study curcumin has been shown to improve mood and memory loss.

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  3. January 31, 2018

    Walnut, Banana & Cinnamon Spice Pancakes

    Pancake Day is coming up and what better pancake stack than these sweet and delicious Walnut, Banana & Cinnamon Spice Pancakes? The pancakes themselves are entirely plant based and gluten free, they're such a fluffy texture with the most gorgeous sweet taste from the banana and maple syrup as well as crunchy walnuts sprinkling over the top which compliments the taste of all the other ingredients amazingly. 

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  4. January 22, 2018

    Quinoa & Peanut Satay Stir Fry Recipe

    This Quinoa & Peanut Satay Stir Fry recipe takes the standard stir fry to a whole new level. The combination of vegetables is a dream, especially when cooked in flavoursome tamari and Grape Tree dried herbs then paired with quinoa for a tasty and nutritious change to noodles and crunchy peanuts for added texture. 

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  5. January 22, 2018

    Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Soup

    This Roasted Red Pepper & Lentil Soup is an amazing and delicious lunch option! Its so filling thanks to the protein packed red lentils, is loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C with the amazing red peppers, gives you a boost of healthy fats with the added coconut milk and will help tonight off any cold or flu with the help of the garlic and turmeric powder.

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  6. January 16, 2018

    Top Ten Superfoods

    Here is your definitive guide to your Top Superfoods, the most nutritious and versatile based on your choices at Grape Tree. Eating such superfoods can have a positive impact on health as they can be rich in essential minerals, high in antioxidants and excellent sources of fibre. Lets see what clinched the top spot in our superfood list.

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  7. January 15, 2018

    Try a Taste of Happiness

    Can these foods help beat the Winter blues? Try a taste of happiness. If you are feeling down or facing up to those Winter blues can food put the smile back on your face? There is growing evidence of the link between food and mood.

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  8. January 5, 2018

    Turn Back Time Arterial Stiffness Test

    Ageing is inevitable for all of us, however, the speed at which we age is in our hands. Find out how you can check your arteries through the Turn Back Time Arterial Stiffness Test. Read more
  9. December 1, 2017

    Lentils Get a Royal Boost… By George

    Lentils have been given a new sparkle...by a brush with royalty. For years the pulses have been a key element in plant-based diets. But their sudden appearance on the lunchtime menu at St. Thomas’s School, Battersea have created something of a media stir. Read more
  10. November 30, 2017

    Jujube Mince Pies

    A great mince pie alternative recipe for Christmas using jujube fruit. The recipe is also dairy free, gluten free and vegan. 

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  11. November 10, 2017

    Grape Tree Nut Roast

    You no longer have to feel left out at Sunday roast or Christmas dinner! And why should you? This delicious nut roast recipe will definitely not disappoint. The nuts and mushrooms have a meaty texture and it is packed full of flavours. Serve with a side of vegetables and your favourite sauces.

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